Frigates: Defence Equipment
Lords · Question HL15500 · Tabled 12 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by The Earl of Minto
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to introduce additional weaponry on the Type 26 and Type 31 frigates.
Answer
Answered by Lord Coaker, 26 Mar 2026
The Type 26 and Type 31 frigates have been designed with flexibility and adaptability in mind, including provision within the baseline designs to accommodate a range of future capability enhancements as required. As part of routine capability planning, th...